09/09/2025
𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐰𝐨-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥, 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬
𝐒𝐢𝐤𝐤𝐢𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 (𝐒𝐌𝐈𝐌𝐒)
𝟑𝐫𝐝–𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
The Hospital Infection Control team, CRH in coordination with the Staff and Faculty Development Council (SFDC) of Sikkim Manipal University, successfully organized a two-day training programme on Infection Control, Biomedical Waste Management, and Good Laboratory Practices on 3rd and 4th September 2025. The initiative was specifically designed for the non-teaching staff of SMIMS, who form the essential backbone of daily hospital and laboratory operations.
The sessions aimed to build awareness, instill best practices, and strengthen the institutional culture of safety and hygiene. The programme underscored the vital role of non-teaching staff in upholding infection prevention standards, thereby ensuring both patient safety and occupational health within the institution.
The inaugural session was graced by the Chair of the SMU-SFDC Dr. Mingma L. Sherpa and the Registrar of Sikkim Manipal University, Dr. Karma Sonam Sherpa whose presence lent encouragement and weight to the proceedings. In their addresses, both dignitaries highlighted the significance of comprehensive training at all levels of the healthcare system, particularly at the operational frontlines. They commended the HICC for its initiative in bridging gaps between policy, practice, and implementation.
The training content was carefully curated to address both national standards and local institutional needs. The following topics were covered:
• Hand Hygiene and Its Importance: Participants were sensitized to the role of hand hygiene in breaking the chain of infection. Live demonstrations and interactive discussions reinforced proper techniques and compliance strategies.
• Biomedical Waste Segregation: Detailed sessions were devoted to the Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016 (Government of India), with emphasis on practical segregation practices, color coding, and safe disposal mechanisms.
• Cleaning, Disinfection, and Spill Management: Participants learned the protocols for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, managing biological spills, and ensuring safety during routine and emergency situations.
• Good Laboratory Practices: Core principles were outlined to help staff maintain quality, safety, and accuracy in laboratory processes, reducing risks of contamination and error.
The training was conducted by a team of experienced trainers: Prof. (Dr.) Dechen C. Tsering, Member Secretary, HICC; Dr. Rekha Sharma; and Infection Control Nurses Ms. Pema Laden and Ms. Karma Dolma. Their sessions combined lectures, demonstrations, and interactive modules to make the learning process engaging and practical.
The participants responded with enthusiasm, actively engaging in discussions, clarifying doubts, and sharing their workplace experiences. The interactive nature of the sessions ensured that the knowledge imparted was not merely theoretical but directly applicable to their daily responsibilities. Feedback from participants revealed a heightened sense of responsibility and a renewed commitment to maintaining institutional hygiene and safety.
The successful completion of this training represents another step in SMIMS’s continuing commitment to quality healthcare delivery, patient safety, and professional development of all staff members. By empowering non-teaching staff with knowledge and skills in infection control and biomedical waste management, SMIMS reinforces its position as a leader in medical education and healthcare excellence in the region.
